What makes a good VBAC candidate

(This was written by Michelle Lang, a woman on one of my VBAC lists, VBAC HOPE, which is a Christian VBAC list. I love it! Printed here with her permission)


"A good VBAC candidate is a mother who dearly loves her children and her unborn child and wants the best for them today and in the future. She is a mother who respects the birth process and God's special interest and involvement in it. She prays and asks God for strength and wisdom.

Daniel 11:28 but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

A good VBAC candidate chooses a wise and helpful birth attendant and a safe place to give birth. She is fully learned in the risks and benefits of each intervention and can say no and defend her own body and that of her unborn child when pressure comes. She surrounds herself with supporters so that she remains firm in her decisions. She studies up on issues so that she is not taken by surprise or flustered during labour or when giving birth. During labour, she requests and takes those things that she needs and takes care of herself.

A good VBAC candidate is healthy and nurtures herself and her child who is being knit in her womb. She is aware of her child's uterine nutritional needs and developmental stages. She provides a safe environment for her unborn baby and allows her child ample time to grow and develop naturally. She knows the indicators and stages for labour and giving birth and is focused on recognizing the stages as they progress and listening to her intuition which guides her.

I know you were looking for a different response, but I couldn't resist! ;) You can do it Mamas! I'm praying for you and my heart longs for you to be able to go into labour naturally on your own in your own time.

Michelle in AB"

empowering birth poem

I love this poem! I wanted to link it so I can refer to it whenever I want some birth inspiration.
I found it at Empowering Birth Blog.